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The Night Masquerade (Binti, #3)

Nnedi Okorafor
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The Night Masquerade (Binti, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Nnedi Okorafor

The Night Masquerade (Binti, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • Futuristic World

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor continues Binti’s journey as she returns to her home planet, seeking reconciliation and understanding amid cultural conflicts and personal growth. Binti faces new challenges and discovers deeper connections to her heritage. This third installment in the Binti series blends science fiction and African traditions.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

26,033 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor garnered praise for its imaginative world-building and strong, complex characters. Reviewers appreciated the seamless integration of African culture and sci-fi elements. Some criticism focused on pacing issues and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a compelling conclusion to the Binti series that enriches the narrative universe Okorafor has crafted.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Masquerade (Binti, #3)?

A reader who enjoys The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okorafor would appreciate afro-futuristic narratives, strong female protagonists, and richly detailed sci-fi worlds. Fans of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower and N.K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season will find similar themes of resilience and transformation in complex societies.

4.2

26,033 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

208

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Nigeria • Futuristic World

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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